Title: Prohibits the Rental or Leasing of Pets
Title: Prohibits the Rental or Leasing of Pets
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the rental or leasing of a dog or cat as a "forever pet" by any business or individual.
Prohibits the temporary rental or leasing of a dog or cat as a "forever pet" by any business or individual (Sec. 1).
Defines a “forever pet” as a dog or cat sold or purchased under an agreement or contract that “does not vest permanent ownership in the buyer” (Sec. 1).
Exempts the temporary leasing or rental of purebred dogs for breeding purposes, animals used in shows or exhibitions, and working animals such as guide dogs (Sec. 1).
Prohibits a business or individual from using a dog or cat as collateral for a loan (Sec. 1).
Specifies that a business or individual in violation will be subject to revocation of their retail sales license and a fine of up to $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for any subsequent violation (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits the Rental or Leasing of Pets